PSCI1009

Public Opinion in US Politics

Public Opinion in American Politics
In this course we will explore the subject of public opinion in American politics. We will read major political science works on the sources of Americans’ political attitudes and learn how political scientists analyze public opinion through major datasets such as the National Election Studies (NES). No prior knowledge of statistics is necessary to take this course, but students should be prepared to learn about and make use of statistical concepts, techniques, and computer software.